Threads of Today: Kisah Berjalin
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Chloe Purnama
Chloe is a consultant, social impact advocate and entrepreneur who brings business expertise to mission-driven work. As a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, she works across mining, private equity, and consumer goods sectors. Her entrepreneurial journey began at 12 in Jakarta, where she built a successful e-commerce venture and published a national bestseller about her experiences.
Driven by social impact, Chloe founded PIONIR Indonesia, an organization that has educated over 50,000 youths about drug prevention. Her work earned her the Princess Diana Award and recognition as Most Inspiring Woman by Harper's Bazaar Indonesia. A UC Berkeley graduate and former gymnast, she now co-hosts Threads of Today: Kisah Berjalin, exploring critical issues affecting Indonesia and beyond.ional bestseller about her experiences.
Clia Purnama
Clia brings a fresh perspective to complex issues as the co-host of Threads of Today: Kisah Berjalin. At 18, she represents a new generation of voices passionate about creating meaningful change in Indonesia. As a Research Intern at Stanford Graduate School of Business, she analyzes banking systems and financial markets, while her work with PwC Consulting focuses on improving workforce development programs through data-driven solutions.
A decorated member of Indonesia's National Equestrian Team, she was selected for the prestigious Sparkassen Team Challenge in Germany, and has earned gold medals in multiple international and national competitions. Currently pursuing Economics and Political Science, she combines analytical thinking with a mission to make complex issues accessible to broader audiences.
Intro: Welcome to Threads of Today!
Hi everyone! We are so excited to kick-off our little podcast :)
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Transparency Check: Jakarta's Air Quality Progress (with Katherine Hasan)
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Season 2 is coming soon
Season 2 is coming soon!
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